Experiences with E-learning in Ophthalmology.

Introduction: E-learning is the use of internet for the purpose of education. E-learning in medical education is at a nascent stage in our country. The present study was carried out with the purpose of introducing e-learning to third year medical students in the subject of Ophthalmology and taking feedback on their attitude towards the new methodology of teaching and evaluating.

Screening for depression and its risk factors in geriatric population: A rural community based study.

This is a rural community-based study for screening depression and its risk factors in a geriatric population. A proportionate random sample was collected from six villages in Maval Taluka through house-to-house surveys conducted by the authors. A short (15 item) form of the geriatric depression scale was used, along with a semi-structured questionnaire specially designed for the study.

Evaluation of functional impairment in psoriasis.

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic disease, the course of which is punctuated by exacerbations and remissions. The impact of a chronic, relapsing, and disfiguring disease such as psoriasis on occupational, social, and other areas of functioning is substantial and needs attention.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the level and nature of functional impairment in psoriasis.